Gibson Unveils the New Gibson Pickup Shop
One of the true pioneers of the electric guitar and guitar pickup design, Gibson’s many years of research and manufacturing in the field have helped shape the sounds of generations…
PRS Robben Ford Limited Edition McCarty Model
The PRS Robben Ford Limited Edition McCarty was first teased by Ford back in the summer of 2021. Limited to 200 pieces worldwide for 2022, this limited edition has been…
Applied Research & Technology (ART) Releases BT-DI Bluetooth Direct Box
Applied Research & Technology, a division of Yorkville Sound, has developed the BT-DI Bluetooth Direct Box. This new addition to the Project Series line is affordable, reliable, and a game-changer…
Quiet Quitting: A Missed Opportunity in Messaging
The new hot button message currently bandied about in the latest media push is two-tiered: the first tier is the concern over the country’s education scores, and the second-tier is…
Kept Under Cover: Keyboard Gig Bags & Covers
Perhaps not the most “exciting” product category, keyboard gig bags and covers nonetheless perform an essential service. Whether a player is lugging his or her instrument on public transportation to…
Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable & Arranger Keyboards Remain a Growth Category in 2022
Small, feature-rich, versatile – portable and arranger keyboards provide serious “bang for the buck” and are a vital component in many performing and composing musicians’ arsenals. MMR spoke with reps…
Hal Leonard at 75: A Conversation with President and CEO Larry Morton
2022 marks the 75th anniversary of Milwaukee-based Hal Leonard, “The World’s Largest Source for Music Publications.” While much has changed at the company since brothers Harold (“Hal”)” and Everett Leonard…
Roland Announces RP30 Digital Piano
Roland announces the RP30 Digital Piano, a special edition model in the award-winning Roland home piano lineup. Offering authentic Roland piano sound, an 88-note weighted-action keyboard, and modern digital benefits…
Trade Regrets: Tom Float
On October 5, Remo, Inc. shared the following sad news: The Remo family mourns the passing of drum corps and marching legend Tom Float. Inducted into the Drum Corps International…
The NAMM Oral History Program Captures 5,000th Interview
Kevin McGinty The NAMM Oral History Program celebrated a milestone this week: the release of the program’s 5,000th interview. In this special edition, the program features Kevin McGinty, famed audio engineer,…
Yamaha Announces Exciting Changes to its Wind Instrument Ateliers’ Staff
Jim Becker The staff at Yamaha Ateliers is growing to strengthen technical expertise in brass instruments, with the announcement of a new Senior Manager for Ateliers, the hiring of a…
Sony Electronics Introduces the C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording
Sony Electronics’ Pro Audio Division today announced a new microphone for home studios, the C-80, a uni-directional condenser microphone ideal for vocal/voice recording, instrumental recording, vlogging, webcasting and podcasting. This…